MacDon 9000 - Distributor Air Gap Adjustment; Governor to Carburetor Linkage Adjustment

MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Gasoline Engine (continued)
DISTRIBUTOR AIR GAP ADJUSTMENT - GAS ENGINE
When you have an ignition problem, check spark
plugs for fouling and wires for poor connections
or cracked insulation. If in good condition, remove
distributor cap and check distributor as follows:
1. Wipe distributor cap with clean cloth and
inspect for cracks. Replace if necessary.
2. Remove rotor and check for damage or wear.
3. Align one reluctor tooth (A) with pick-up coil
tooth (8) and check for 0.006 inch (0. 15 mm)
gap (C) with a non-magnetic feeler gauge.
4. Loosen screw (D) and adjust gap (C) . Tighten
screw securely and recheck gap.
NOTE: There should not be any force required to
re move the feeler gauge.
5. Replace ro tor and distributor cap.
GO VERNOR TO CARBURETOR LINKAGE
ADJUSTMENT - GAS ENGINE
If governor or carburetor is removed for any
reason, the linkage should be adjusted:
1. With the throttle lever fully forward and engine
stopped, adjust throttle rod (A) so lever (8) is
0.04 inch (1 mm) away from stop pin (C).
2. Check that the linkage is not binding at any
throttle position.
3. Adjust governor for maximum engine speed and
proper surge. See "Maximum Engine Speed
Adjustment" and "Governor Surge Adjustment"
in this section.
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DISTRIBUTOR AIR GAP ADJUSTMENT
GOVERNOR TO CARBURETOR LINKAGE